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celestial

/səˈlɛstiəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the sky and the celestial bodies, especially the planets, stars, and the like.

    - "The celestial bodies have fascinated humans for centuries."
    - "The celestial sphere was an important concept in ancient astronomy."
  • adjective

    Belonging to the supernatural world or heaven.

    - "Celestial beings are often depicted in religious art."
    - "The celestial choir sang in harmony."

Pronunciation
  1. /səˈlɛstiəl/



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  2. /səˈlɛstiəl/



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Synonyms

celest , heavenly , divine , spiritual , celest , celestial , paradisaic , paradisaical , paradisal , paradisic , beatific , blissful , delightful , divine , wonderful
Rhymes
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reminiscent , sentiment , presentment
Variants
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celestial , celestially , celestials , celestial bodies , celestial body , celestial object , celestial objects , celestial equator , celestial equators , celestial globe , celestial hierarchies , celestial hierarchy , celestial marriage , celestial marriages , celestial navigation , celestial navigations , celestial pole , celestial poles , celestial sphere , celestial spheres
Etymology
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From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, celestial'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'celestial' comes from the Latin word 'caelestis', which means 'heavenly' or 'celestial'.

  2. The first recorded use of the term 'celestial' in English was in the 14th century.

  3. In astronomy, the celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere that encloses all the celestial bodies.


Related Concepts
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  1. astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

  2. astrology: A belief system that interprets the positions and movements of celestial bodies as having an influence on human affairs.


Culture
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The term 'celestial' has been used extensively in various cultures and contexts. In astronomy, it refers to anything related to the sky or the heavens. In religion and spirituality, it is often used to describe the supernatural world or divine beings.

How to Memorize "celestial"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clear night sky filled with stars and planets.
    - Visualize a heavenly scene with angels and other celestial beings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'celestial' with the night sky.
    - Think of the term as meaning 'heavenly' or 'divine'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'C' for celestial bodies and 'H' for heavenly or divine.


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